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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.37, 606.38 and 279.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.37, 606.38 and 279.97 is: 386.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.37 : 606.38 = 279.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.37/606.38 = 279.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.37x = 606.38 × 279.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.37x = 169,769.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,769.67/439.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.39

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